A nurse has called into question the unit protocol around the regular flushing of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes to prevent occlusion
Which of the following should guide the nurse's reconsideration of the evidence around PEG tube flushing?
A) Certainty that a new protocol will reliably prevent occlusion
B) Expressions of patient preference during a designated period of study
C) The rigor and reliability of a chosen research study
D) The combination of expertise and internal evidence
A
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A pt with chronic pyelnophritis returns to the clinic for follow-up. which behaviors indicates the pt is meeting the expected outcomes to conserve existing kidney function?
a. drinks a liter of fluid every day b. considers buying a home blood pressure cuff c. reports taking antibiotics as prescribed d. takes pain medication on a regular basis
The home health nurse discovers that a homebound cancer patient is using marijuana to control nausea from chemotherapy. What advice should the nurse give this patient?
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Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis?
a. History and physical b. Sedimentation rate c. Kidneys, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph d. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential